Brookdale Senior Living

Overview

Voted by Newsweek in 2024 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity

Early Access to Paycheck with Earned Wage Access is available for Hourly Associates (outside of CA)

Make Lives Better Including Your Own.

If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You’ll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness.

Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status. Additional benefits offered include, but are not limited to:

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Pet Insurance

• Adoption Reimbursement Benefits

• Variety of Associate Discounts

  Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply.

To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.

Responsibilities

Assists the Charge Nurse in day-to-day recording of medical and administrative information in accordance with current federal and state regulations. Ensures medical records are maintained in an informative and descriptive manner.

• Records medical and administrative information in accordance with community established documentation policies and procedures and in accordance with state regulations as directed by the nursing management.

• Answers telephones, responds to call lights and delivers messages as appropriate.

• Maintains a current list of emergency contacts for the assigned unit.

• Assists in scheduling and coordinating transportation and communication for resident appointments.

• Maintains all residents’ charts in proper sequence, assuring that all records are completed, including vital signs, weights, and heights. Informs supervisor of deficiencies and/or abnormal weight or vital signs immediately. Audits resident clinical records routinely noting deficiencies and/or discrepancies.

• Reports all diet orders and/or diet order changes to the dining services department.

• Audits Medication Administration Record and makes out requisitions from the lab book daily.

• Mails, tracks, and receives telephone orders. Notifies physicians of tardiness of telephone orders. Processes telephone orders in clinical record after the nurse has reviewed and noted them.

• Maintains all charges accrued by residents.

• Orders, distributes and tracks all incontinence products and submits report to the Director, Clinical Services. Establishes PAR levels of medical supplies and assists with routine ordering. Orders and stocks office supplies on the nursing units.

• Maintains structure, cleanliness and order on the nursing unit.

• Works closely with nursing staff, physicians and residents’ families in order to provide the best care for the resident.

• Completes other duties as assigned.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Qualifications

Education and ExperienceHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. At least one year of experience in a health care facility and knowledge of medical terminology.

Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special RequirementsNone

Management/Decision MakingMakes standard and routine decisions based on detailed guidelines with little independent judgment. Problems are generally solved with clear, detailed guidelines or by reporting them to a supervisor.

Knowledge and SkillsHas a basic level of a skill and can follow written or verbal instructions. Has basic technical skills to complete a few repetitive and well-defined duties. Has a basic knowledge of the organization in order to answer basic questions. Ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality with regard to patient and staff information. Ability to maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, families and co-workers.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Standing

• Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors

• Walking

• Sitting

• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel

• Reach with hands and arms

• Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections

• Talk or hear

• Exposure to latex

• Ability to lift: Up to 50 pounds

• Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens

• Possible exposure to various drugs, chemical, infectious, or biological hazards

• Subject to injury from falls, burns, odors, or cuts from equipment

• Vision

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Salary Range Information

$17.43 - $21.79 / hour

Job LocationsUS-AZ-Tucson

CategoryAdministration

Sub-CategoryAdministrative Support

Position Type (Portal Searching)Regular Full-Time

Shift1st Shift

ID2024-252403

Location : NameBrookdale Santa Catalina

Location : Address7500 N Calle Sin Envidia

Location : LocationUS-AZ-Tucson

Work LocationOn-Site